Reconnassaince at Cachrov

Warsaw Pact vs Nato

Location: Cachrov, Czechoslovakia
Date: August 4, 1986
Turns: 10

Scenario Size: Small

DATE/TIME
040530ZAUG86

TERRAIN AND WEATHER
Terrain is very hilly with scattered tree cover. Weather is clear and warm. The sun is just starting to rise and visibility is about 1500 meters. For purposes of this battle, North is the top of the map.

___OPERATIONS ORDER

1.__SITUATION:
The Warsaw Pact has renewed their offensive against NATO. Soviet and Czechoslovakian forces are expected to be working together in this theater of operations. Directly to your front, the Regiment's Recon force has been brushed aside and the enemy is advancing in force in your sector. All fixed wing aircraft are currently involved in achieving air superiority and it is expected that they will not be in a position to provide ground support for the forseeable future. All Battalion and Regimental artillery assets are currently supporting other units along the front.

__a. Enemy Forces:
Intelligence estimates that you will be facing Reconnaisance elements of the French Expeditionary Force. These forces can be expected to probe your positions looking to exploit any holes in the in Harakov area as well as pin your Company down so that the rest of their force can bypass your flank. Expected units will likely be mainly Dismounted Infantry. Enemy Anti-Tank Teams should be flagged as priority targets as they are serious threat to your forces.

__b. Friendly Forces:
3rd Company, 3rd MRB (BTR), 146th MRR, 48th MRD

__c. Attachments/Detachments:
1x T-62D Detachment
1x Light APC MG Section

2.__MISSION:
Concentrate on the recon, clearing and occupation of the village of Harakov. Time permitting you should also clear the woods to the North and the small cluster of bulidings over the Wooden Bridge to the South.

3.__EXECUTION:
3rd Company will advance to and Recon the village of Harakov and the woods to the North of the village. Clear Harakov of any enemy forces and set up defensive position until follow-on forces  arrive to relieve your unit. No Air or Artillery support is available at this time.

 4.__SERVICE SUPPORT:
 Refuel and rearming will be conducted once the mission is declared complete.

5.__COMMAND AND SIGNAL:
As Commander of 3rd Company, you are in charge of the operation. Radio silence should be observed at all times.